Separating the effects of 24-hour urinary chloride and sodium excretion on blood pressure and risk of hypertension: Results from PREVEND.

OBJECTIVE:Research into dietary factors associated with hypertension has focused on the sodium component of salt. However, chloride has distinct physiological effects that may surpass the effect of sodium on blood pressure. This study aims to separate the specific effects of chloride and sodium inta...

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Main Authors: Joep van der Leeuw, Martin H de Borst, Lyanne M Kieneker, Stephan J L Bakker, Ron T Gansevoort, Maarten B Rookmaaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228490